Cardinal Elementary vs Richmond High School for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
821 students
Richmond High School for the Arts
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,116 students
| Measure | Cardinal Elementary Richmond, Virginia | Richmond High School for the Arts Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1129 of 1,142 | #314 of 317 |
| National rank | #37777 of 50,301 | #9819 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 821 | 1,116 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 1,116 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 94.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 31% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richmond High School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 31.1).
- •Cardinal Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 31%).
- •Richmond High School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 36%).
- •Richmond High School for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 99.6%).
- •Richmond High School for the Arts does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 15.8).
- •Richmond High School for the Arts is the larger school with 1,116 students compared with 821.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cardinal Elementary better than Richmond High School for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Richmond High School for the Arts ranks higher (44.5 vs 31.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cardinal Elementary and Richmond High School for the Arts?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Elementary: 821. Richmond High School for the Arts: 1,116. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Elementary and Richmond High School for the Arts rank in Virginia?
Cardinal Elementary is 1129th of 1,142 and Richmond High School for the Arts is 314th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).